Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute
Contractual / Regular

VJTI Mumbai Hostel Mess Staff Walk-in 2026

Sourced from Official Government PDF
Oct. 8, 2026
Head ChefMess ManagerMess Worker

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Graduate282
Diploma108
10th Pass78
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Quick Recruitment Snapshot

Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply

Vacancies
5 Posts
Pay Scale
₹16,000 - ₹50,000/- per month (Consolidated)
Age Limit
Below 50 Years
Job Location
Maharashtra68Mumbai32

Crucial Recruitment Dates

Official schedule & key deadlines

Published

Oct 7, 2026

2

Starts

Oct 7, 2026

3

Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

4

Exam Date

Oct 15, 2026

Application Window7 – 15 Oct 2026
Exam / Test Date15 Oct 2026

Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications

Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.

Educational Qualification

Post-wise Qualifications & Experience:
• Head Chef (Boys' Hostel - 1 Post): Male candidate of Indian origin; Diploma or Certificate in Food Production / Catering; minimum 5 years cooking experience in hostels, boarding schools, canteens, or commercial messes with expertise in hygienic, wholesome Indian meals. Age: Below 50 years.
• Mess Manager (Boys' Hostel - 1 Post): Male candidate of Indian origin; Degree or Diploma in Hotel Management / Catering Technology; minimum 5 years proven experience in large-scale food service, canteens, hostels, or messes. Age: Below 50 years.
• Mess Workers (3 Posts): 10th Pass with ability to read and write Marathi; 1 to 2 years experience working in restaurants or messes desirable. Age: Below 50 years.
Additional Perks: Free bachelor's accommodation on campus may be provided. 1 leave per month.

Age Limit & Relaxations

Candidates must be below 50 years of age as on the date of walk-in interview.

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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages

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Multi-stage interview and rubric-based evaluation procedure.

Walk-in Reporting & Document Verification

OfflineQualifying Only

Walk-in Personal Interview / Culinary Evaluation

OfflineMerit Scored

Selection will be made through a Walk-in Interview on Thursday, 15 October 2026 at the Board's Room, VJTI, Matunga, Mumbai. Candidates report between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM for registration and document verification, followed by the interview from 11:30 AM onwards. Evaluation focuses on culinary expertise (Head Chef), mess administration and inventory control (Mess Manager), and basic kitchen service skills in Marathi (Mess Workers). There is no written examination.

Selection Criteria & Marking Scheme

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Official weightage breakdown, qualification scoring, and interview evaluation criteria.

Evaluation Parameter / ComponentMax Marks / WeightageAssessment Criteria & Guidelines
Culinary Credentials & Catering EducationEligibility GatewayDegree/Diploma in Hotel Management or Food Production / Catering (Head Chef / Mess Manager), or 10th pass with Marathi literacy (Mess Workers)
Large-Scale Mess & Food Service ExperienceOperational Domain ScoringMinimum 5 years cooking/managing in institutional messes, boarding schools, or canteens (Chef/Manager); 1-2 years restaurant experience (Workers)
Walk-in Interview EvaluationFinal Merit SelectionKnowledge of balanced student nutrition, kitchen hygiene, FSSAI sanitary norms, inventory billing, and team coordination

Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory

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Practical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.

Work Culture & Environment

Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.

Mess staff at VJTI Boys' Hostel cater to over 500 engineering undergraduate and postgraduate hostellers residing on the Matunga campus. The Head Chef plans and executes daily four-time meal services (breakfast, lunch, evening snacks, dinner) with a focus on wholesome Indian cuisine (Maharashtra, North Indian, and South Indian menus). The Mess Manager handles raw material procurement, vendor coordination, store inventory, billing, student food committee liaison, and kitchen staff shift allocations. Mess Workers assist in food prep, dining hall service, utensil washing, and kitchen sanitization. Hours begin early (06:00 AM) and follow strict dining schedules.

Posting & Transfer Policy

Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.

Appointment is purely temporary and contractual for an initial tenure of 11 months. The contract may be extended for an additional year subject to satisfactory performance and hostel mess requirements. Posting is strictly at the Boys' Hostel Mess, VJTI, Matunga, Mumbai. Free bachelor accommodation on the institute campus may be provided.

Career & Promotion Ladder

Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.

Because appointments are purely contractual for hostel operational services, there is no departmental promotion hierarchy. However, 11 months of verified institutional catering experience at a premier government engineering institute like VJTI enhances career credentials for senior mess contractor and facility management supervisor roles across IITs, NITs, and corporate canteens.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps

Avoid common application rejection triggers, photo/signature guidelines, and certificate validity windows.

  • Walk-in reporting is strictly between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM on Thursday, 15 October 2026 at the Board's Room, VJTI Matunga; candidates arriving after 11:00 AM will not be entertained.
  • Head Chef and Mess Manager posts are restricted to male candidates of Indian origin with minimum 5 years relevant large-scale food service experience.
  • Mess Workers must be 10th pass and able to read and write in Marathi.
  • Candidates must bring the completed application form attached to the notification along with all original certificates and self-attested photocopies.
  • No TA/DA is admissible for attending the interview.

Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale

Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.

Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

  • UR5
Total Vacancies5 Posts

Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration

Monthly consolidated remuneration: Mess Workers: ₹16,000/- to ₹18,000/-; Head Chef & Mess Manager: ₹40,000/- to ₹50,000/-.

Consolidated monthly salary: ₹40,000/- to ₹50,000/- for Head Chef and Mess Manager; ₹16,000/- to ₹18,000/- for Mess Workers. Engagement is purely temporary for an initial period of 11 months, extendable based on performance and institute requirements. Free bachelor accommodation on campus may be provided.

How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?

Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.

Application Procedure

  1. Download & Print Application Proforma: Download the prescribed application form attached with the advertisement notice from the VJTI website (vjti.ac.in).
  2. Complete Application Form: Fill out the form in BLOCK letters with personal details, educational qualifications (10th onwards), and detailed employment experience in hostels, canteens, or restaurants. Affix a recent passport-size photograph.
  3. Assemble Enclosures: Carry all original educational mark sheets, degree/diploma certificates, and work experience certificates, along with one set of self-attested photocopies.
  4. Walk-in Reporting: Report in person on Thursday, 15 October 2026 between 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM at Board's Room, Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), H. R. Mahajani Road, Matunga (East), Mumbai – 400019.
  5. Attend Walk-in Interview: Appear for the personal interview commencing from 11:30 AM onwards on 15.10.2026. No TA/DA is admissible for attending.

Application Fee & Category Concessions

Nil (No application fee required).

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Frequently Asked Questions & Crucial Aspirant Queries

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Clear, verified answers to top eligibility, exam format, salary calculation, and application queries for this notification.

Head Chef and Mess Manager receive ₹40,000/- to ₹50,000/- per month, while Mess Workers receive ₹16,000/- to ₹18,000/- per month (consolidated), with free bachelor accommodation on campus.

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